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Quality / NDT inspector jobs in the space industry

Quality and non-destructive testing inspectors checking welds, parts and assemblies before they fly. 128 open today.

128
Open quality and ndt inspectors roles
$37.50/hr
Median posted pay (60 ranges)
$30.00–$40.86
Middle half, per hour
Blue Origin
Most openings (48)

Where the quality and ndt inspectors jobs are

Space Coast · 36LA South Bay · 35Huntsville · 10Seattle · 10Colorado · 9Starbase · 9Bastrop · 3Stennis · 2West Texas · 2Bay Area · 1

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Voyager Technologies

Quality Inspector

Penrose, COHourly
Trades & techniciansUS personMfg & Production Operations
$20–$27/hr1 month ago

Who's hiring quality and ndt inspectors

Blue Origin · 48SpaceX · 32Relativity Space · 13AST SpaceMobile · 5Voyager Technologies · 4Apex · 4

How to qualify as a quality / NDT inspector

Blueprint and measurement skills for quality inspectors. NDT roles require certification in a method, usually Level II.

  1. Learn the methods. Take NDT classroom training for a method (for example penetrant or magnetic particle) through a college or training provider.
  2. Log on-the-job hours. NDT certification needs supervised experience hours. Many people start as a Level I or trainee.
  3. Build measurement skills. Quality inspectors are asked for blueprint and GD&T reading and fluency with calipers, micrometers and gauges.
  4. Certify. Your employer certifies you in each method. Level II is what most postings ask for.

Credentials employers mention

  • NDT Level II. Certification in a method such as UT, RT, PT, MT or ET, issued by the employer under a written practice.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Common for weld inspection roles.

Typical routes only. Requirements differ by employer and state, so read the posting and your state licensing board.

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Training near Huntsville for quality and ndt inspectors

Schools near Huntsville with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Training near Seattle for quality and ndt inspectors

Schools near Seattle with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Training near Bastrop for quality and ndt inspectors

Schools near Bastrop with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

  • Welding Technology
    Stackable certificates and associate degrees covering SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW welding, blueprint interpreting, fabrication, ultrasonic testing and welding inspection. Check the college for length and schedule.
  • Welding Department (Riverside and Round Rock campuses)
    Offers Level 1 certificates in Structural Welding, Pipe Welding, Introduction to Fabrication and Advanced Fabrication, plus AAS options including Code Welding and Welding Inspection, at the Riverside and Round Rock campuses (page last modified 2014, confirm current offerings).

Quality / NDT inspector jobs: quick answers

How much do quality and ndt inspectors make in the space industry?

Across 60 space-industry quality and ndt inspectors postings that list pay, the middle half of posted ranges runs $30.00–$40.86 an hour, with a median of $37.50/hr (as of October 19, 2026). Posted ranges go from $20.00 to $78.00 an hour depending on level, shift and location. Many employers don't publish pay, so treat this as a guide.

Which space companies are hiring quality and ndt inspectors?

As of October 19, 2026, the most openings are at Blue Origin (48), SpaceX (32), Relativity Space (13), AST SpaceMobile (5), Voyager Technologies (4), Apex (4).

Where are space-industry quality and ndt inspectors jobs located?

Most openings are around Space Coast, FL (36), Los Angeles South Bay, CA (35), Huntsville, AL (10), Seattle area, WA (10), Denver & Colorado Springs, CO (9). Each hub page lists where crews live and furnished places to stay.

Do you need a degree to work as a quality / ndt inspector at a space company?

Generally no. NDT roles usually require Level II certification in a method (UT, RT, PT, MT or ET); quality inspectors are asked for blueprint and GD&T reading and measurement tools. 49 of today's postings explicitly mention a high-school diploma, GED, trade school or equivalent experience.

Figures come from live postings on SpaceJobs as of October 19, 2026. Pay is converted to hourly at 2,080 hours a year where employers post salaries.

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